Keya
Girl name · American · Hindu · Indian
- US rank
- #7,491
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,303 in 1972
14 babies were named Keya in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,641 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1967–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Keya you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 114,943 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Keya, 14 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Keya would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryKeya first shows up in US birth records in 1967, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 58 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1972, when it ranked #1,303. Today it's #7,491, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendKeya has slipped 1,641 places over the last five years and now sits at #7,491. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Keya
Keya is a girl name of American, Hindu and Indian origin. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, starting with K and ending in “-eya”. US birth records list Keya for girls from 1967 to 2025, in 58 of those 59 years. Its best year was 1972, when it ranked #1,303 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #7,491, with 14 babies.
Origin:American namesHindu namesIndian names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2.4 | 416,667 girls |
| 1970s | 30 | 32,841 girls |
| 1980s | 18 | 55,096 girls |
| 1990s | 15 | 67,705 girls |
| 2000s | 19 | 51,600 girls |
| 2010s | 23 | 44,072 girls |
| 2020s | 10 | 96,308 girls |
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Questions about the name Keya
What is the origin of the name Keya?
Keya has American, Hindu, Indian roots in our records. Other American names include Lainey, Daisy, Josie.
Is Keya a boy or girl name?
Keya is a girl name.
How popular is the name Keya?
Keya ranked #7,491 for US girls in 2025, given to 14 babies. Its best year was 1972 (#1,303).